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Winchester Model 1866 .44 rimfire SN 23178

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1866 .44 rimfire SN 23178
Winchester Model 1866 .44 rimfire SN 23178 lever action 2nd model saddle ring carbine with standard 20" barrel and walnut stocks. Carbine show good overall condition with silver gray to brown patina on barrel and magazine tube, top of barrel marked w lever action 2nd model saddle ring carbine with standard 20" barrel and walnut stocks. Carbine show good overall condition with silver gray to brown patina on barrel and magazine tube, top of barrel marked with Winchesters-Repeating-Arms New Haven, CT. Kings Improvement Patented March 29 1866 October 16 1860. Rear leaf is present, frame and crescent buttplate retain nice uncleaned patina, upper tang with old stress crack, bottom of elevator stamped with caliber marking. Original walnut stocks show old re varnish, fore stock with 4 1/2" repaired crack stopping before barrel band, rear stock with no cracks or chips. Both show scattered dents and mars but generally good overall. Action firm, bore dark with good rifling and scattered erosion. NO FFL required.

Estimated At: 5000 - 8000